ALTAMONTE SPRINGS- Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the largest providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans in the nation, will host a nonpartisan open house for U.S. Congressional candidates for the Florida District 24 on Feb. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Christopher Hurn, president and chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said participants will include the Hon. Suzanne Kosmas, congresswoman from Florida’s 24th district, along with former Winter Springs Mayor Paul P. Partyka, who is challenging Rep. Kosmas in the Democratic primary for the seat, along with Republican challengers Karen Diebel and Sandy Adams.
Hurn said admission to the event is free and the public is invited.
Mercantile Capital Corporation is located at 940 Centre Circle, Ste. 200, Altamonte Springs, 32714
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For more information about this press release, contact: Christopher G. Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040; G. Geoffrey Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation 407-786-5040
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Lennar Readies For New Home Sales Surge with close to 200 Ready-To-Move-In Homes under Construction Priced From The $80s
TAMPA - Lennar’s Central Florida Division expects a big surge in sales of new homes as the April 30 deadline for the U.S. tax credit incentive for new homebuyers approaches.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said almost 200 new homes under construction now in 18 Tampa Bay area communities will open within the next 30 days priced from the $80s to the $250s.
That’s a new home construction boom that hasn’t been seen in Tampa Bay area in more than two years.
“The $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers has helped a lot of people make up their minds to buy now,” Metheny said. “Before the deadline was extended last November, we saw a significant increase in new home sales activity.
Existing home owners can also take advantage of a $6,500 tax credit to buy new homes, Metheny said.
“The tax incentive for first-time home buyers is very popular,” Metheny said. “I doubt anyone is buying a home just to take advantage of the tax credit, but the incentive has helped hundreds of new home buyers make up their minds,” he said. “And unlike the many short sales out there, we have homes ready for buyers to move into right away,” he added.
Both the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers---anyone who hasn’t owned a home over the past three years---and the $6,500 tax credit for current homeowners require buyers to go to contract by April 30 and closing must take place by June 30.
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For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said almost 200 new homes under construction now in 18 Tampa Bay area communities will open within the next 30 days priced from the $80s to the $250s.
That’s a new home construction boom that hasn’t been seen in Tampa Bay area in more than two years.
“The $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers has helped a lot of people make up their minds to buy now,” Metheny said. “Before the deadline was extended last November, we saw a significant increase in new home sales activity.
Existing home owners can also take advantage of a $6,500 tax credit to buy new homes, Metheny said.
“The tax incentive for first-time home buyers is very popular,” Metheny said. “I doubt anyone is buying a home just to take advantage of the tax credit, but the incentive has helped hundreds of new home buyers make up their minds,” he said. “And unlike the many short sales out there, we have homes ready for buyers to move into right away,” he added.
Both the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers---anyone who hasn’t owned a home over the past three years---and the $6,500 tax credit for current homeowners require buyers to go to contract by April 30 and closing must take place by June 30.
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For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Sales Representative For 36-Acre Orlando Equestrian Estate
ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty was recently named sales and marketing representative for an exclusive 36-acre equestrian estate http://www.orlandohorsefarmforsale.com/ on Clarcona-Ocoee Rd. in Orlando, Fla.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the $8.9 million estate property is a horse lover’s dream, featuring an 11,000 square foot luxury residence with an attached garage to accommodate six cars and a motor home.
“The property features a separate riding area and a jumping area with an English Manor horse barn,” Soderstrom said.
International and out-of-state buyers will love the location, less than 30 minutes from Disney World and Universal Studios, Soderstrom added.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty associates Jack Jeffcoat, Kyle Hogan and Mike Sapourn, with the company’s World Marketing Center, negotiated the exclusive sales and marketing agreement and serve as principal contacts for the property, Soderstrom said.
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For more information contact: Mike Sapourn, Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, Sales Associate 321- 537-3175; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the $8.9 million estate property is a horse lover’s dream, featuring an 11,000 square foot luxury residence with an attached garage to accommodate six cars and a motor home.
“The property features a separate riding area and a jumping area with an English Manor horse barn,” Soderstrom said.
International and out-of-state buyers will love the location, less than 30 minutes from Disney World and Universal Studios, Soderstrom added.
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty associates Jack Jeffcoat, Kyle Hogan and Mike Sapourn, with the company’s World Marketing Center, negotiated the exclusive sales and marketing agreement and serve as principal contacts for the property, Soderstrom said.
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For more information contact: Mike Sapourn, Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, Sales Associate 321- 537-3175; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890
About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com
NAI Realvest negotiates new long term lease for 3,960 square feet at Maritime Center in Port Canaveral for McLean, Va. Technology Consulting firm
ORLANDO – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new long-term lease agreement for 3,960 square feet of office space at 445 Challenger Rd. at the Maritime Center in Port Canaveral.
NAI Realvest Associates Richard Leuner and Managing Partner Paul P. Partyka, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Canaveral Port Authority.
The tenant, McLean Va.-based Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., a strategy and technology consulting firm, leased the space for five years to relocate its Brevard County field office and facilitate expansion. Eric Jackson of Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. represented tenant in the transaction.
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For more information, please contact: Paul P. Partyka, Managing Partner, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, ppartyka@realvest.com or Richard Leuner, Associate NAI Realvest, RLeuner@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, with offices serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
NAI Realvest Associates Richard Leuner and Managing Partner Paul P. Partyka, negotiated the transaction representing the landlord, Canaveral Port Authority.
The tenant, McLean Va.-based Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., a strategy and technology consulting firm, leased the space for five years to relocate its Brevard County field office and facilitate expansion. Eric Jackson of Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. represented tenant in the transaction.
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For more information, please contact: Paul P. Partyka, Managing Partner, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, ppartyka@realvest.com or Richard Leuner, Associate NAI Realvest, RLeuner@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989, pmahoney@realvest.com
About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, with offices serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.
University Club of Orlando Cocktails for a Cause Raises $9,000 for Coastal Conservation
ORLANDO - The University Club of Orlando recently hosted “Cocktails for a Cause” to benefit the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida (CCA).
Petrea Litscher, communications and service director at the University Club of Orlando, said the event was hosted by club members Jennifer and Ray Kennedy.
Litscher said Coastal Conservation raised $9,000 during the event.
Last year, the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida’s Cocktails for a Cause event at the University Club raised over $10,000.
Litscher said the University Club’s fundraising efforts focus on a wide range of events including golf tournaments and scholarship funds. In 2009 the University Club of Orlando Foundation gave $50,000 for scholarships to local community colleges and universities.
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For more information about this press release, contact: Petréa Litscher, Director of Services and Communications, University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, membership@ucluborlando.com; Justin Wright, Membership & Events Director, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; Privateevents@Ucluborlando.Com; Gregory McNeill, President, University Club of Orlando 407-418-6309 Greg.McNeill@lowndes-law.com
Petrea Litscher, communications and service director at the University Club of Orlando, said the event was hosted by club members Jennifer and Ray Kennedy.
Litscher said Coastal Conservation raised $9,000 during the event.
Last year, the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida’s Cocktails for a Cause event at the University Club raised over $10,000.
Litscher said the University Club’s fundraising efforts focus on a wide range of events including golf tournaments and scholarship funds. In 2009 the University Club of Orlando Foundation gave $50,000 for scholarships to local community colleges and universities.
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For more information about this press release, contact: Petréa Litscher, Director of Services and Communications, University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, membership@ucluborlando.com; Justin Wright, Membership & Events Director, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; Privateevents@Ucluborlando.Com; Gregory McNeill, President, University Club of Orlando 407-418-6309 Greg.McNeill@lowndes-law.com
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Promotes Mia Jarrell – First Woman to head Brokerage Firm in Tampa Bay for 30 Years
TAMPA - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has promoted Mia Jarrell to managing director of the firm’s Tampa office – the first woman to head a full-service national brokerage firm in the Tampa Bay region in more than 30 years.
Jeff Sweeney, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, said Jarrell, who earned her masters in business administration from the University of Miami in 1990, joined Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida five years ago and she was recognized as the firm’s top broker for 2009.
Jarrell has leased or sold properties valued at more than $61 million and totaling more than 500,000 square feet of space. Her largest transactions include 62,000 square feet of office space for Citizens Insurance in Tampa, 40,000 square feet of space for Morgan & Morgan law firm in Tampa, and 38,000 square feet of space for Hilton World Reservations.
Jarrell is currently pursuing her CCIM professional certification.
“Mia Jarrell is an ambitious, highly organized executive who will play a big role at Grubb & Ellis Commercial Florida in the Tampa Bay region,” Sweeney said.
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About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. Visit http://www.commercialfl.com/.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit http://www.grubb-ellis.com/.
Contacts: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, 3030 N. Rocky Point Drive W., Tampa, FL 33609, http://www.commercialfl.com/; Mia Jarrell , Managing Director 813-639-1111; Jeff Sweeney, President 407-481-5387
Blackton, Inc. awarded part of major Contract to install Flooring at Marriott Lakeshore Reserve at Grande Lakes
ORLANDO - Blackton, Inc., which ranks as Central Florida’s oldest and largest providers of roofing and flooring products for commercial and residential builders, was awarded a major contract to provide flooring materials and specialty flooring products at Marriott Lakeshore Reserve at Grande Lakes, a vacation club community under development near Walt Disney World in southwest Orlando.
Sean Monett, President of Blackton, Inc., said the firm will install over 12,000 square yards of carpet materials and 10,000 square feet of specialty flooring products.
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For more information, contact:
Sean Monett, President Blackton, Inc. 407-898-2661 x146 sean@Blacktoninc.com;
Michael Blackton, Chief Executive Officer, Blackton Inc. 407-898-2661
Sean Monett, President of Blackton, Inc., said the firm will install over 12,000 square yards of carpet materials and 10,000 square feet of specialty flooring products.
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For more information, contact:
Sean Monett, President Blackton, Inc. 407-898-2661 x146 sean@Blacktoninc.com;
Michael Blackton, Chief Executive Officer, Blackton Inc. 407-898-2661
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Three Leases at Cory Lake Isles Professional Center in New Tampa
TAMPA - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 offices worldwide, recently completed lease agreements with three local firms at the Cory Lake Isles Professional Center on Cross Creek Blvd. in New Tampa.
Richard Andretta, SIOR, Vice President and Associate Rob Turner in the firm’s Office Group negotiated all three transactions totaling 3,843 square feet, representing the landlord Cory Lake Isles Professional Center.
Who’s Next? – New York-style barbershop – renewed a lease for 1,654 square feet at 10353 Cross Creek Blvd., Suites D and E; Solarus Enterprises LLC, a medical supplier, renewed a lease for 1,489 square feet at 10347 Cross Creek Blvd., Suite H and Form Essentials, LLC a vitamin supplement supplier expanded into suite B, an additional 700 square feet and now occupies a total of 1,922 square feet at 10329 Cross Creek Blvd.
About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Richard Andretta, SIOR, Vice President and Associate Rob Turner in the firm’s Office Group negotiated all three transactions totaling 3,843 square feet, representing the landlord Cory Lake Isles Professional Center.
Who’s Next? – New York-style barbershop – renewed a lease for 1,654 square feet at 10353 Cross Creek Blvd., Suites D and E; Solarus Enterprises LLC, a medical supplier, renewed a lease for 1,489 square feet at 10347 Cross Creek Blvd., Suite H and Form Essentials, LLC a vitamin supplement supplier expanded into suite B, an additional 700 square feet and now occupies a total of 1,922 square feet at 10329 Cross Creek Blvd.
About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Mattamy Homes to Host Grand Opening at Lake Burden in Windermere to Showcase New Town Homes Priced from the $160s
ORLANDO - Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, will host a grand opening in the spring to showcase the first of 120 new town homes priced from the $160s at Lake Burden, located off S.R. 535 in Windermere.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said presales of new town homes at Lake Burden are underway.
New three-bedroom town homes at Lake Burden range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 1,900 square feet with two-car garages.
Parker said Mattamy Homes will start construction of two model town homes in March that will open in June.
Parker said Mattamy Homes will also start construction of eight ready-to-move-in homes in March.
For more information contact:
Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994, Steve.Parker@mattamyhomes.com;
Dave Phillips, New Home CounselorMattamy Homes-Orlando Division 407-928-6800, Dave.Phillips@mattamyhomes.com
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said presales of new town homes at Lake Burden are underway.
New three-bedroom town homes at Lake Burden range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 1,900 square feet with two-car garages.
Parker said Mattamy Homes will start construction of two model town homes in March that will open in June.
Parker said Mattamy Homes will also start construction of eight ready-to-move-in homes in March.
For more information contact:
Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994, Steve.Parker@mattamyhomes.com;
Dave Phillips, New Home CounselorMattamy Homes-Orlando Division 407-928-6800, Dave.Phillips@mattamyhomes.com
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Lake Mary worth $712,000
Altamonte Springs – Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, recently closed a commercial loan for Out-
Spoke’N Bike Shops, Inc. for $712,000 in total project costs.
Family owned and operated since 1997, Out-Spoke’N Bike Shops, Inc. is a retail bicycle store that focuses on all aspects of cycling, and is a popular cycling destination in Central Florida, located in Lake Mary.
“Working with Mercantile was great. Not only did they have excellent product knowledge, but they were available well past regular working hours, which was so helpful, considering I still had a business to run during the loan process.” said Michael Cottle, co-owner with his wife, Arden.
The SmartChoice Commercial Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses, like Out-Spoke’N Bike Shops, Inc., have an opportunity to create wealth and financial freedom. Their specialization in SmartChoice Commercial Loans, also known as SBA 504s,, allows borrowers, like Michael and Arden Cottle, to own their commercial property with the highest cash-on-cash return financing available, without tying up their precious capital, so they can grow even faster.
For more information visit www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com and www.504Blog.com.
For more information about this press release Contact:
Chris Hurn, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040 or Robin Lashley, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040
Spoke’N Bike Shops, Inc. for $712,000 in total project costs.
Family owned and operated since 1997, Out-Spoke’N Bike Shops, Inc. is a retail bicycle store that focuses on all aspects of cycling, and is a popular cycling destination in Central Florida, located in Lake Mary.
“Working with Mercantile was great. Not only did they have excellent product knowledge, but they were available well past regular working hours, which was so helpful, considering I still had a business to run during the loan process.” said Michael Cottle, co-owner with his wife, Arden.
The SmartChoice Commercial Loan Program helps owners of small to mid-sized businesses, like Out-Spoke’N Bike Shops, Inc., have an opportunity to create wealth and financial freedom. Their specialization in SmartChoice Commercial Loans, also known as SBA 504s,, allows borrowers, like Michael and Arden Cottle, to own their commercial property with the highest cash-on-cash return financing available, without tying up their precious capital, so they can grow even faster.
For more information visit www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com and www.504Blog.com.
For more information about this press release Contact:
Chris Hurn, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040 or Robin Lashley, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040
Lennar’s Central Florida Division to launch “U.S. Home” brand of affordable homes priced from the low $100s in two communities in Tampa Bay region
TAMPA BAY - Lennar’s Central Florida Division announced it has launched the “U.S. Home” brand of affordable homes priced from the low $100s in two communities in the Tampa Bay region.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar’s U.S. Home brand homes will offer fewer luxury-class upgrades but more options.
“Many cost-conscious home buyers, especially first-time home buyers, want more home with fewer bells and whistles,” Metheny explained. “The economy has taught us to broaden the market to allow more buyers to take advantage of the benefit of homeownership, low interest rates and the federal tax credit,” he said.
Metheny emphasized that Lennar’s U.S. Home brand homes don’t skimp on construction or engineering innovations that make Lennar new homes some of the most energy-efficient on the market, Metheny added, nor on space---Lennar’s U.S. Home brand homes include three, four, five and six-bedroom floor plans that range from 1,353 square feet of living space to 3,181 square feet.
Lennar’s U.S. Home brand homes are available at South Fork located off U.S. 301 south of Big Bend Rd. in Riverview and at The Verandahs on S.R.52 West of Suncoast Parkway in Hudson in Pasco County. Visit www.Lennar.com.
For more information, contact:
Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747;
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar’s U.S. Home brand homes will offer fewer luxury-class upgrades but more options.
“Many cost-conscious home buyers, especially first-time home buyers, want more home with fewer bells and whistles,” Metheny explained. “The economy has taught us to broaden the market to allow more buyers to take advantage of the benefit of homeownership, low interest rates and the federal tax credit,” he said.
Metheny emphasized that Lennar’s U.S. Home brand homes don’t skimp on construction or engineering innovations that make Lennar new homes some of the most energy-efficient on the market, Metheny added, nor on space---Lennar’s U.S. Home brand homes include three, four, five and six-bedroom floor plans that range from 1,353 square feet of living space to 3,181 square feet.
Lennar’s U.S. Home brand homes are available at South Fork located off U.S. 301 south of Big Bend Rd. in Riverview and at The Verandahs on S.R.52 West of Suncoast Parkway in Hudson in Pasco County. Visit www.Lennar.com.
For more information, contact:
Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747;
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Worldwide Auction Realty Services to Auction Historic Daytona Beach Greyhound Bus Station
ORLANDO- Worldwide Auction Realty Services will auction the historic former Greyhound bus station at 150 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach on Thursday, Feb. 25 starting at 5:00 p.m.
The over 10,000 square foot building, constructed in 1947, was designed by architect W.S. Arrasmith in the Streamline Moderne style, a popular offshoot of the art deco style characteristic of Florida architecture from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Lori Chipps, co-managing director and lead auctioneer with Worldwide Auction Realty Services, said the building is suitable for office or retail space and the second floor which includes a spacious outdoor terrace could be modified as a residential component.
The suggested opening bid for the historic building is $295,000. The building was formerly listed for sale at $950,000.
Chipps said the building is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the buyer may qualify for the 20 percent rehabilitation tax credit program for building renovations.
For more information about the auction or to register to bid, telephone 800-327-1048 or visit http://www.wwauctionservices.com/.
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For more information about the auction or to register to bid, telephone 800-327-1048 or visit http://www.wwauctionservices.com/.
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For more information contact:
Lori or Jon Chipps, Managing Directors Worldwide Auction Realty Services 800-327-1048
ABD Development will open the Courtyard Model Home at Toscana in Time for Flagler County Parade of Homes
ORLANDO - ABD Development Company, which is developing Toscana luxury community on Old Kings Rd. in Palm Coast, will open its Courtyard model home in time for the Flagler County Parade of Homes in March.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the Courtyard model home offers 3,500 square feet of living space with four bedrooms, a second floor option and private interior courtyard, priced from $499,000.
For more information, contact:
Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400;
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the Courtyard model home offers 3,500 square feet of living space with four bedrooms, a second floor option and private interior courtyard, priced from $499,000.
For more information, contact:
Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400;
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Names Michaelann Murphy Retail Group Associate in Tampa
TAMPA - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, associated with 130 Grubb & Ellis offices worldwide, has named Michaelann Murphy an associate in the firm’s Retail Group in the Tampa Bay region.
Jeffrey Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida with offices in Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne, said Murphy, a recent graduate of the University of Tampa, has more than five years of experience in retail property leasing and sales.
Murphy was most recently an associate handling in-line retail leasing for Stuart S. Golding Company shopping centers in the Tampa Bay region.
About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. Visit http://www.commercialfl.com/.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit http://www.grubb-ellis.com/.
Joyce Marsh Recognized for Million-Dollar Successes, Earns Membership in Prestigious Million Dollar Guild
ORLANDO - Joyce Marsh of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, has been recognized by the prestigious Institute for Luxury Home Marketing for her recent performance in the million-dollar and above luxury home market within the central Florida area.
“Real Estate professionals who have earned admittance to The Institute’s Million Dollar Guild not only have specific upper-tier market knowledge, but they also understand the unique needs of affluent buyers and sellers and recognize the importance of being discreet,” said Institute President Laurie Moore-Moore. “Whether you’re buying or selling a multi-million dollar property, you can depend upon The Institute’s Million Dollar Guild members to have the competencies necessary to help you meet your objectives.”
“To have this recognition of my accomplishments in serving greater central Florida, is an honor,” said Marsh. Members of the Million Dollar Guild are Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialists (CLHMS) who have documented their success in assisting affluent buyers and sellers with million-dollar properties. The recognition is awarded by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing which trains real estate agents in the luxury home market and awards international designations to those who meet stringent performance standards.
Marsh has been in the local real estate market since 1998 and specializes in the upper tier Luxury Home market. One of the first homes Marsh sold in her first year in real estate was a luxurious riverfront home for over $2,000,000 in Ormond Beach. Marsh has continued to specialize in the luxury home niche market, and joined the prestigious Luxury Real Estate franchise Sotheby’s International Realty in 2006.
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing helps real estate professionals around the world provide high quality service to buyers and sellers of luxury properties. More information about the Institute can be found at http://www.clhms.org/.
Crossman & Company President, Orlando Official are Featured Speakers at ICSC Symposium on Community Development
ORLANDO- John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, will join the City of Orlando’s Davon Barbour, assistant director of the Downtown Development Board Community Redevelopment Agency to co-chair a course at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) University of Shopping Centers Symposium March 10 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Crossman, whose Orlando-based commercial real estate firm ranks as one of the largest third party retail leasing and management companies in the southeast, is partnering with Barbour to co-teach a course entitled, Challenges and Opportunities for Community Success: The Shift to a New Economy.
“With the pressure of a tightening economy, budget deficits and infrastructure costs, the work of planners has become more challenging than ever before,” Crossman explained.
“We will be emphasizing local economic development initiatives and strategic plans that comprise the next frontier of retail development,” he said.
Crossman said the course will focus on new trends in retail development and renovation, the challenge of filling vacant retail spaces, using special incentives for new retail development, and establishing a successful long-term retail development plan for a community.
“Our course will give planners, retail property developers and community activists a competitive advantage, arming them with the knowledge to help position their community optimally in the future,” he said.
The course is sponsored by the International Council of Shopping Centers, the world’s largest professional association for retail property developers and planners.
For more information, contact:
John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, Jcrossman@crossmanco.com;
Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com
Top Executive at Mattamy Homes U.S. Group in Charlotte Elected President of Home Builders Association
CHARLOTTE - Bill Kiselick, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group in the Charlotte region, was recently inducted as president of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte, which represents the interests of more than 1,100 member home builders and suppliers in Mecklenburg County.
Kiselick, who joined Mattamy Homes U.S. Group in 2008, is an eight-year veteran of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte who was elected and served last year as first vice president.
Kiselick said his goals as president are financial responsibility and member services.
Kiselick said his goals as president are financial responsibility and member services.
“My top priority is to develop programs and activities that will benefit existing members and appeal to new members,” Kiselick said. “The home building industry in Mecklenburg County is recovering, and we are going to see a new, more vital and more active Home Builders Association of Charlotte,” he said.
For more information contact:
Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes US Group-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, http://www.mattamyhomes.com/ expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Promotes Anne Deason to Vice President of Office Services Group in Orlando
ORLANDO - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida recently promoted Anne Deason to vice president of the Office Services Group in Orlando.
Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, said Deason joined the commercial real estate services firm five years ago.
Last year, Deason participated in the completion of commercial property lease and sales transactions totaling 155,000 square feet, valued at more than $9,000,000 including the 22,000 square foot United Safety Council facility near downtown Orlando.
“Anne Deason is one of the best and brightest young commercial property executives in the Orlando region and we expect her to play a big role in our continued growth,” Sweeney said.
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit http://www.grubb-ellis.com/.
ABD Development Participates in Lakeland’s Snowbird Extravaganza
ORLANDO - ABD Development Company, which is developing Providence Golf & Country Club Community in Davenport, recently participated in the Snowbird Extravaganza at the Lakeland Center.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the Snowbird Extravaganza focuses on northern visitors to Florida, particularly Canadians.
The Snowbird Extravaganza is ranked as one of the largest mature lifestyle shows in North America.
For more information, contact:
Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400;
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Negotiates Renewal Lease for 6,000 Square Feet of Flex Space at Northstar Industrial Park in Sanford
ORLANDO - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida recently negotiated a renewal lease agreement for 6,000 square feet of flex space at the Northstar Industrial Park in Sanford.
Anne Deason vice president of Office Services at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, negotiated the agreement representing the tenant, Central Florida Store Services, Inc., The Sanford based general contractor renewed its lease at 417 Central Park Drive for three years.
Winter Park-based Central Canal Co., LLC is the landlord and was represented by John Kruse in the transaction.
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Anne Deason vice president of Office Services at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, negotiated the agreement representing the tenant, Central Florida Store Services, Inc., The Sanford based general contractor renewed its lease at 417 Central Park Drive for three years.
Winter Park-based Central Canal Co., LLC is the landlord and was represented by John Kruse in the transaction.
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Lennar’s Central Florida Division Awards $47,500 in Prizes to Top 10 Area Realtors
TAMPA- Lennar’s Central Florida Division, which builds new single-family homes and town homes priced from the $100s to the $400s in more than 30 Lennar communities in the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Space Coast regions, recently awarded $47,500 in prizes to 10 of the Central Florida region’s top Realtors competing in a Lennar Loves Realtors sales contest from May 1 through Nov. 30.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the 10 contest winners posted sales and closings that totaled more than $11.7 million during the contest.
Janith Overstreet of Lithia, an associate at New Homes Specialist, won the top prize---a $10,000 shopping spree through the Lennar Loves Realtors Wish Book, an online catalogue of more than 3,000 luxury items that range from luggage to house wares to furnishings, jewelry and travel.
Overstreet’s sales and closings during the contest period totaled $2,750,549, Metheny said.
Miguel Beltran of Charles Rutenberg Realty in Clearwater, Danny Christian of REMAX Paramount Properties in Lakeland and Flaviano Bullian of Union II Realty and Investments in Orlando earned $5,000 shopping sprees with sales and closings that totaled $2,222,513, $1,298,893 and $1,120,503 respectively.
Metheny said $3,500 award winners included Philippa Liddel of IPG Realty in Clermont, with $982,666 in sales and closings; Luisa Mizgorski of Tampa For You Realty with $805,797; Suanne Vagnini of New Homes Specialist in Valrico, with $772,441; Patrick Washburn of Sunstate Guaranteed Realty in Lakeland, with $582,802; Stuart Hurry of NuHome Finders in Lakeland, with $627,992; and Tammy Keller of Charles Rutenberg Realty in Clearwater, with $617,116.
For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales and Marketing, Lennar Central Florida, 727-479-1747; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the 10 contest winners posted sales and closings that totaled more than $11.7 million during the contest.
Janith Overstreet of Lithia, an associate at New Homes Specialist, won the top prize---a $10,000 shopping spree through the Lennar Loves Realtors Wish Book, an online catalogue of more than 3,000 luxury items that range from luggage to house wares to furnishings, jewelry and travel.
Overstreet’s sales and closings during the contest period totaled $2,750,549, Metheny said.
Miguel Beltran of Charles Rutenberg Realty in Clearwater, Danny Christian of REMAX Paramount Properties in Lakeland and Flaviano Bullian of Union II Realty and Investments in Orlando earned $5,000 shopping sprees with sales and closings that totaled $2,222,513, $1,298,893 and $1,120,503 respectively.
Metheny said $3,500 award winners included Philippa Liddel of IPG Realty in Clermont, with $982,666 in sales and closings; Luisa Mizgorski of Tampa For You Realty with $805,797; Suanne Vagnini of New Homes Specialist in Valrico, with $772,441; Patrick Washburn of Sunstate Guaranteed Realty in Lakeland, with $582,802; Stuart Hurry of NuHome Finders in Lakeland, with $627,992; and Tammy Keller of Charles Rutenberg Realty in Clearwater, with $617,116.
For more information contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales and Marketing, Lennar Central Florida, 727-479-1747; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Desire Street Ministries to Host Champions 2010 Celebrity Golf Benefit at Black Diamond Golf Course Feb. 8
DECATUR – Desire Street Ministries (DSM) will host its celebrity golf tournament – “Champions 2010” – Monday, Feb. 8 starting with a noon tee-off at Black Diamond Golf Course in Lecanto, in Citrus County, Fla.
Celebrities participating include Danny Wuerffel, DSM’s executive director and 1996 Heisman Trophy winner, Coach Steve Spurrier, head coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and former coach of the University of Florida Gators, Shane Matthews, former NFL quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and University of Florida Gators and Jon Gruden, color commentator on ESPN Monday Night Football and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach. Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit Desire Street Ministries.
“We’re looking forward to a good turnout in support of needed programs to help transform impoverished neighborhoods into desirable places to live,” said Wuerffel. The ministry has been working since 1990 to revitalize the Desire Street neighborhoods in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans. With the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the ministry was forced to relocate for a time, and as a result started additional ministries in the Eighth Ward of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Today, in addition to these three Louisiana ministry locations, DSM partners strategically with ministries in Montgomery, Ala. Lakeland, Fla. and Atlanta, Ga. to bring about neighborhood transformation by equipping and encouraging indigenous leadership. For more information about Desire Street Ministries, see www.desirestreet.org.
For event information or registration, contact Sara Pace at 678.681.3960 (toll free at 866.633.0070) or by email at space@desiresteet.org.
ABOUT DANNY WUERFFEL: Danny Wuerffel won the 1996 Heisman Trophy while playing quarterback at the University of Florida. He is a devout Christian, and known for his character both on and off the field. Wuerffel played seven seasons in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins, before retiring. After leaving the NFL, he began work full-time at Desire Street Ministries, a non-profit faith-based organization focusing on spiritual and community development in one of the poorest areas of New Orleans.
Celebrities participating include Danny Wuerffel, DSM’s executive director and 1996 Heisman Trophy winner, Coach Steve Spurrier, head coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and former coach of the University of Florida Gators, Shane Matthews, former NFL quarterback for the Miami Dolphins and University of Florida Gators and Jon Gruden, color commentator on ESPN Monday Night Football and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach. Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit Desire Street Ministries.
“We’re looking forward to a good turnout in support of needed programs to help transform impoverished neighborhoods into desirable places to live,” said Wuerffel. The ministry has been working since 1990 to revitalize the Desire Street neighborhoods in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans. With the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the ministry was forced to relocate for a time, and as a result started additional ministries in the Eighth Ward of New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Today, in addition to these three Louisiana ministry locations, DSM partners strategically with ministries in Montgomery, Ala. Lakeland, Fla. and Atlanta, Ga. to bring about neighborhood transformation by equipping and encouraging indigenous leadership. For more information about Desire Street Ministries, see www.desirestreet.org.
For event information or registration, contact Sara Pace at 678.681.3960 (toll free at 866.633.0070) or by email at space@desiresteet.org.
ABOUT DANNY WUERFFEL: Danny Wuerffel won the 1996 Heisman Trophy while playing quarterback at the University of Florida. He is a devout Christian, and known for his character both on and off the field. Wuerffel played seven seasons in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Washington Redskins, before retiring. After leaving the NFL, he began work full-time at Desire Street Ministries, a non-profit faith-based organization focusing on spiritual and community development in one of the poorest areas of New Orleans.
Pat Williams to Speak at University Club of Orlando’s Young Professionals Society Breakfast
ORLANDO - Pat Williams, senior vice president of The Orlando Magic and a noted motivational speaker, will speak to participants at the breakfast meeting of the University Club of Orlando’s Young Professionals Society at 7 a.m. on Feb. 17.
The University Club’s Young Professionals Society includes university, college and high school students who plan to pursue executive careers. Membership is open to young professionals under 40 years of age.
Anyone interested should contact Wright at the University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514.
For more information about this press release, contact:
Petréa Litscher, Director of Services and Communications, University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514, membership@ucluborlando.com;
Justin Wright, Membership & Events Director, The University Club of Orlando 407-425-2514; PRIVATEEVENTS@UCLUBORLANDO.COM;
Gregory McNeill, President, University Club of Orlando 407-418-6309 Gregory.McNeill@lowndes-law.com
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Completes Renewal Leases at the Angebilt Building and Citrus Center in downtown Orlando
ORLANDO - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida recently negotiated two office renewal leases for a total of 3,102 square feet in the Angebilt Building at 37 N. Orange Ave. and The Citrus Center at 255 S. Orange.
Anne Deason vice president of Office Services at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, negotiated a lease agreement at the Angebilt Building representing the tenant Wagner, Hohns, Inglis Inc. who renewed its lease of suite 850 with 1,298 square feet for 62 months. The New Angebilt Corporation is the landlord and was represented by Marc Cook of Tom Cook Commercial.
Deason also represented management consultants Diane Meiller & Associates, Inc. in a renewal lease for 1,804 square feet in suite 1510 at The Citrus Center. The Landlord is Parkway Properties of Orlando.
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Anne Deason vice president of Office Services at Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, negotiated a lease agreement at the Angebilt Building representing the tenant Wagner, Hohns, Inglis Inc. who renewed its lease of suite 850 with 1,298 square feet for 62 months. The New Angebilt Corporation is the landlord and was represented by Marc Cook of Tom Cook Commercial.
Deason also represented management consultants Diane Meiller & Associates, Inc. in a renewal lease for 1,804 square feet in suite 1510 at The Citrus Center. The Landlord is Parkway Properties of Orlando.
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.
Lennar Reports Brisk Sales of Terrace Condominiums, Luxury Verandahs at Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club
NAPLES - Lennar reports that sales of Terrace condominiums and luxury Verandah homes are outpacing projections at Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, located off Immokalee Rd. east of I-75 in Naples.
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar in the Naples/Fort Myers region, said more than half of the Terrace condominium units in the newest building have already sold out at prices starting from the mid-$100s, with construction set to start later this month.
Two buildings with 12 luxury Verandah homes have sold out and a third building is half sold out at prices ranging from the low $200s.
“We have seen a huge surge in interest coming from northeastern and Midwestern states, Canadian families and Europeans,” Devereaux explained.
One big reason for the sales surge is a marketing strategy Lennar launched nine months ago that includes free golf, tennis and country club membership with every new home purchase.
“Industry-wide, Florida home builders were deeply slashing their prices and devaluing their homes,” Devereaux explained. “We focused on adding as much value as possible. We reduced prices too, but adding free golf, tennis and country club membership adds a tremendous lifetime and lifestyle value that means much more than a price reduction,” he said.
For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar in the Naples/Fort Myers region, said more than half of the Terrace condominium units in the newest building have already sold out at prices starting from the mid-$100s, with construction set to start later this month.
Two buildings with 12 luxury Verandah homes have sold out and a third building is half sold out at prices ranging from the low $200s.
“We have seen a huge surge in interest coming from northeastern and Midwestern states, Canadian families and Europeans,” Devereaux explained.
One big reason for the sales surge is a marketing strategy Lennar launched nine months ago that includes free golf, tennis and country club membership with every new home purchase.
“Industry-wide, Florida home builders were deeply slashing their prices and devaluing their homes,” Devereaux explained. “We focused on adding as much value as possible. We reduced prices too, but adding free golf, tennis and country club membership adds a tremendous lifetime and lifestyle value that means much more than a price reduction,” he said.
For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
HCR Appoints Mounir G. Sadat, P.E., M.A.S.C.E. General Manager of New Jersey Division
MOUNT DORA - HCR (Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC), one of the largest environmental remediation companies in the nation, has appointed Mounir G. Sadat, P.E.,
M.A.S.C.E., as general manager of its New Jersey division.
Sadat is a professional civil engineer licensed to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Wyoming, Oklahoma, West Virginia and New Brunswick, Canada. He earned his B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering from Rutgers University.
Sadat is a professional civil engineer licensed to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Wyoming, Oklahoma, West Virginia and New Brunswick, Canada. He earned his B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering from Rutgers University.
Sadat has more than 20 years of environmental industrial experience with federal, state and industrial clients. He is also skilled in project management, Brownfields redevelopment, civil engineering remediation system design and installation, site investigations and remediation, and hazardous materials management. He has also managed civil environmental and wind energy design and installation for commercial clients.
He is an associate member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a member of the International Who’s Who of Professionals.
For more information, contact:
Irvin R. Heath, President, HCR (Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC) 352-735-1800 ext. 1527, iheath@handexmail.com;
Candice Thrush, Project Coordinator, HCR (Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC) 352-735-1800 ext. 1524, cthrush@handexmail.com
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contract to Design New Five Guys Burgers Restaurant in Southeast Orlando
ORLANDO - Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design a new Five Guys Burgers restaurant on Semoran Blvd. at Bent Pine Drive near Orlando International Airport.
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said Bengal Burgers of Cincinnati is developing the 2,400 square foot facility.
For more information, contact:
Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100;
Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Lonnie Peterson, chairman of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, said Bengal Burgers of Cincinnati is developing the 2,400 square foot facility.
For more information, contact:
Lonnie Peterson, Chairman Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100;
Jed Downs, President Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC, 407-661-9100
Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Appoints Debbie Mouttaki Broker Associate in Tampa
TAMPA - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has appointed Debbie Mouttaki a new broker associate in Tampa.
Jeffrey Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida with offices in Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne, said Mouttaki will be graduating from University of South Florida this spring.
Mouttaki will work with the team of Tom and Sean Kennedy in the Tampa Bay office market.
About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida: Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. Visit http://www.commercialfl.com/.
About Grubb & Ellis: Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit http://www.grubb-ellis.com/.
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